{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/6818803397e47f143379a1f0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Don't panic over the USWNT's loss to Japan, plus Mark Parsons' Angel City vision","description":"<p>This week on <strong>Full Time, Meg Linehan </strong>and<strong> Jeff Rueter </strong>break down the <strong>USWNT's SheBelieves Cup </strong>performance, including the 2-1 defeat to <strong>Japan</strong>. Is it time to push the panic button? Or do we need to lean into <strong>Emma Hayes'</strong> call for patience and development?</p><p>In addition to picking the bones on the first defeat for the USA under Hayes, Meg and Jeff give their takes on USA newcomers, give lots of flowers to Japan, and debate the state of the USA midfield.</p><p>After all that, <strong>Angel City FC</strong> sporting director <strong>Mark Parsons</strong> then joins the show for an exclusive interview to talk about his vision for the Los Angeles <strong>NWSL</strong> club, as well as the latest on their head coaching vacancy.</p><p><strong>PLUS:</strong> Meg and Jeff close out the show by getting their fashion on. Yes, over a dozen new <strong>NWSL kits</strong> have been released, and it's time to have some fun unpacking the good, the bad, and the ugly.</p><p>_______________</p><p><strong>Articles mentioned on the show: </strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6163687/2025/02/27/uswnt-japan-shebelieves-cup-emma-hayes/\">Why USWNT’s loss to Japan in SheBelieves Cup could be a ‘good thing’ for Emma Hayes’ team</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6164032/2025/02/27/nwsl-jerseys-2025/\">2025 NWSL jerseys: What the teams say about the new releases and our favorites</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6163279/2025/02/27/japan-uswnt-shebelieves-cup-winning-streak/\">Japan unseats USWNT in SheBelieves Cup, ending 5-year tournament winning streak</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6147646/2025/02/20/angel-city-narrows-coaching-search/\">Angel City narrows coaching search to 4 candidates, sporting director says</a></p><p><br></p><p>_______________</p><p>HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Jeff Rueter</p><p>GUESTS: Melanie Anzidei, Megan Feringa</p><p>PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes</p><p>VIDEO PRODUCER: Myka Rodriguez</p><p>EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen</p><p>_______________</p><p>Get in touch: <a href=\"mailto:fulltime@theathletic.com\">fulltime@theathletic.com</a></p><p>Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime</p><p>Subscribe to the <strong>Full Time newsletter </strong><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/full-time/\">here</a></p><p>Visit the <strong>Yahoo Women's Sports hub</strong> <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/\">here</a></p><p> </p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}